Overview Coconut oil has been in the headlines in recent years for various health reasons. In particular, experts go back and forth debating about whether or not it’s good for cholesterol levels. Some experts say you should avoid coconut oil because of its high levels of saturated fat (saturated fat...
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Cholesterol is a type of fat found in our blood. Our livers make cholesterol for our bodies. We get cholesterol from eating foods such as meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese, and milk all have cholesterol in them.
9 Natural Cholesterol Reducers
Lowering cholesterol Carrying high levels of LDL cholesterol in your blood increases your chance of heart attack and stroke. That’s why you want to try keep your cholesterol levels healthy. If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol, your doctor may prescribe statins, a medicine used to lower LDL cholesterol. Your doctor may also suggest changes to...
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Cholesterol: Is It Fat? You may have heard the words “lipid” and “cholesterol”. The truth is a little more complicated than that. Lipids are fat-like molecules that circulate in the blood. They are also found in cells and tissues throughout the body. There are many different types of lipids, but...
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6 Tips When Starting Treatment For High Cholesterol Levels Cholesterol is a type of fat that circulates in the blood. Your body produces some cholesterol. The rest is fed to you by the food you eat. The body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells and make hormones. But too much...
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6 Super Healthy Seeds You Should Be eating to lower Cholesterol Seeds contain all the ingredients needed to develop into complex plants. That’s why they are extremely nutritious. Seeds are a rich source of fiber. They also contain healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, as well as many important vitamins,...
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